| Sticky shift cable [message #245666] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 11:44  |
BRDRVR
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I have a coach that has a very sticky shift cable. It will go from park to neutral but wont go any further. I disconnected it from the tranny the the tranny shifts fine. I was going to pull it this afternoon and try to work it free?. Is t toast or do I have a chance to save it?
Thanx. David
David Gourdine
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| Re: Sticky shift cable [message #245669 is a reply to message #245666] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 11:50  |
Ken Burton
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Try disconnecting both ends of the cable. I have seen a few rust up on the bottom (transmission) end. With a little bit of soaking with Kroil you can free it up. Then push it all the way both ways and lubricate the ends with anti-seize.
Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Sticky shift cable [message #245670 is a reply to message #245666] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 11:53 |
BRDRVR
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Ken. Thanx for the info. I will try the kroil and let you know the results.
Thanx. David
David Gourdine
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sticky shift cable [message #245683 is a reply to message #245666] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 14:10 |
jhbridges
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See if you can get a mix of ATF and acetone (50-50) to run into the housing and break it loose. If it does, flush it wuith that mixture and then oil it.
--johnny
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From: David Gourdine <booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com>
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Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2014 12:44 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Sticky shift cable
I have a coach that has a very sticky shift cable. It will go from park to neutral but wont go any further. I disconnected it from the tranny the the tranny shifts fine. I was going to pull it this afternoon and try to work it free?. Is t toast or do I have a chance to save it?
Thanx. David
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David Gourdine
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727-657-1955
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| Re: Sticky shift cable [message #245689 is a reply to message #245670] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 16:36 |
Ken Burton
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| BRDRVR wrote on Sat, 29 March 2014 11:53 |
Ken. Thanx for the info. I will try the kroil and let you know the results.
Thanx. David
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Mine froze up solid a few years back I had to disconnect the cable and put it in gear manually to get it home. This is the way I fixed it. The rust was on the transmission end of the cable which sits out in the water splash when driving in the rain and also collects condensation when parked outside on cool mornings.
The reason for the anti-seize is that it coats the metal connector on the cable ends and stays in place. So future rust up should not occur for many years. I learned this years ago from working on aircraft disc brakes. The caliper pins use to rust up and once a year we were fixing them. One clean up and anti-seize coating on pins prevents future rusting for many years.
I am not suggesting that you try to lube the actual cable inside the sheath. Once you get it loosened up and can pull it fully in each direction, anti-seize the first 4 or 6 inches only. You will see what I'm talking about. Graphite or oil while providing lubrication, will not prevent future rusting without re-application on an annual or semi-annual schedule.
Ken Burton - N9KB
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Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sticky shift cable [message #245694 is a reply to message #245691] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 18:14 |
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David
If you can search the email, you will find I asked the same question under,
"Shifter cable seized"
You'll also find the same answers...<g>
Mike in NS
On Sat, Mar 29, 2014 at 7:39 PM, Sean Kidd <Seankidd@ptd.net> wrote:
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> I have to recommend Eastwood Aerosol Injected Lubricator...I was going to
> do a product review on it, I got it for my motorcycle tachometer cable but
> works on all cables. Awesome stuff.
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| Re: Sticky shift cable [message #245706 is a reply to message #245666] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 19:31 |
BRDRVR
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No luck finding Kroil so im gonna mix up some ATF/acetone and see if I can free it up.
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: Sticky shift cable [message #245708 is a reply to message #245706] |
Sat, 29 March 2014 19:47 |
Ken Burton
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Anything to loosen it up.
Try PB Blaster if necessary.
I have fixed two of these and both were binding on the bottom end and not in the cable portion itself. If it is moving slightly then any penetrating oil should to the trick.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Sticky shift cable [message #245958 is a reply to message #245666] |
Mon, 31 March 2014 20:56 |
BRDRVR
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it worked great. gonna try it on some stuborn rear bleeder screws once i get back out to the ranch
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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